A insect sting or insect bite pokes a hole in the skin and injects venom composed of proteins and other substances that may trigger reactions from immediate pain, redness, swelling, and itching at the sting site to an allergic reaction in the victim.
Insects do not usually attack unless they are provoked. Most bites and stings are defensive as the insects sting to protect their hives or nests. The most common insect stings/bites are by bees, wasps and ants. It is important to note that no specific antivenom is available to counteract the poison injected by the insect.
BEES
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There are the domestic honey bee, its Africanized "killer bee" race, and the bumble bee. They all share the fact that when a bee stings, it loses the entire injection apparatus (stinger) and actually dies in the process.
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WASPS
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There are paper wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets and they all share the fact that they can inflict multiple stings because it does not lose its injection apparatus after it stings.
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ANTS
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Fire ants inject their venom by using their mandibles (the biting parts of their jaw) and rotating their bodies. They may inject venom many times. Bites from a fire ant typically produce a pustule, or a pimple-like sore, that is extremely itchy and painful.
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The first thing you should do is to remove the stinger as quickly as possible if it is still embedded in your skin. If the site itches you can take an antihistimine to relieve the itch. You can place an antibiotic ointment on the site to reduce the possibility of infection.
You should seek immediate medical care if you experience an allergic reaction (a large skin rash, a large area of swelling around the sting site, if swelling or pain persists for more than 72 hours) or if you notice any of the following signs, which may indicate a serious or even potentially life-threatening allergic reaction:
Wheezing or difficulty breathing
Tightness in throat or chest
Swelling of the lips
Dizziness or fainting
Nausea or vomiting
Rapid heartbeat
But for the majority of people who do not experience allergic reactions to insect bites and/or stings, once the stinger has been removed, the properties of the medicinal oils in Dr. Ku's Ointment can provide a one-stop treatment -
Antihistimine - Relieves the itch.
Antibiotic - Protection against infection.
Anti-inflammatory - Reduces inflammation or swelling.
Anesthetic - Reduces pain.
One of the medicinal oils in Dr. Ku's Ointment will draw out and neutralize the venom (if any).
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